Demographics

Lake County enjoys a diverse and continually growing population base. As of 2015, Lake County’s population totaled over 323,000, an over 50% increase over the 2000 population. Since 2000, Lake County has been the 6th fastest growing county in the State of Florida. As the Orlando urban core continues to approach build-out, Lake County is expected to experience significant population growth over the coming decades. Forecasts predict Lake County’s population to grow to over 425,000 by 2025 and over 520,000 by 2040.

Below you will find data highlighting Lake County demographic trends in more detail.

General Demographic Trends

General Demographics Trends

2000**

2010*

2015

2000-2010

2010-2015

Population

210,528

297,052

316,569

41.1%

6.57%

Population Density

182.1

257.0

337.357

41.1%

31.27%

Households

88,413

121,289

123,885

37.2%

2.14%

Average Household Size

2.34

2.42

2.42

3.4%

0%

Housing Units

102,830

144,996

144,710

41.0%

-0.2%

Occupancy

86%

84%

80.9%

-2.7%

-3.69%

Sources: **2000 Census, *2010 Census, Florida Office of Economic and Demographic Research April 2015 Population Estimates, U.F. Bureau of Economic and Business Research
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Population Projections

Population Projections

2015

2020

2025

2030

2035

2040

Low

303,900

351,500

368,900

383,700

395,700

402,300

Medium

321,200

394,000

428,800

462,000

493,300

525,100

High

342,700

423,600

475,500

529,300

584,700

637,500

Sources: 2000 Census, 2010 Census, Florida Office of Economic and Demographic Research April 2015 Population Estimates, U.F. Bureau of Economic and Business Research
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Population by Age

Population by Age

2010

2015

Total

%

Total

%

Lake County

297,052

316,569

Under 5 years

16,233

5.5%

16,469

5.2%

5 to 9 years

17,115

5.8%

17,914

108.77%

10 to 14 years

17,575

5.9%

17,965

100.28%

15 to 19 years

17,224

5.8%

17,064

94.98%

20 to 24 years

13,499

4.5%

16,675

97.72%

25 to 34 years

28,912

9.7%

31,211

187.17%

35 to 44 years

35,306

11.9%

34,200

109.58%

45 to 54 years

39,751

13.4%

40,788

119.26%

55 to 59 years

18,640

6.3%

22,282

54.63%

60 to 64 years

20,972

7.1%

22,092

99.15%

65 to 74 years

39,112

13.2%

43,931

198.85%

75 to 84 years

24,330

8.2%

26,064

59.33%

85 years and over

8,383

2.8%

9,914

38.04%

Median age (years)

45.6

46.6

Source: Florida Office of Economic and Demographic Research
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Households by Income

Households by Income

2010

2014

Total

%

Total

%

Total Households

117,544

117,657

Less than $10,000

6,282

5.34%

7,596

6.46%

$10,000 to $14,999

6,480

5.51%

6,781

5.75%

$15,000 to $24,999

14,273

12.14%

15,186

12.91%

$25,000 to $34,999

15,968

13.58%

14,562

12.38%

$35,000 to $49,999

19,514

16.6%

19,510

16.58%

$50,000 to $74,999

23,810

20.26%

22,138

18.82%

$75,000 to $99,999

14,077

11.98%

14,425

12.26%

$100,000 to $149,999

11,359

9.66%

11,832

10.06%

$150,000 to $199,999

3,196

2.72%

3,305

2.81%

$200,000 or more

2,585

2.2%

2,322

1.97%

Median household income

$46,477

$45,465

Mean household income

$61,248

$59,945

Source: US Census Bureau American Community Survey
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Education Attainment

Educational Attainment

2010

2014

Total

%

Total

%

Population 25 years and over

216,255

222,046

Less than 9th grade

7,689

3.6%

9,411

4.24%

9th to 12th grade, no diploma

19,488

9.0%

19,736

8.89%

High school graduate (includes equivalency)

70,957

32.8%

74,689

33.64%

Some college, no degree

54,951

25.4%

52,209

23.51%

Associate's degree

16,017

7.4%

19,392

8.73%

Bachelor's degree

30,931

14.3%

30,933

13.93%

Graduate or professional degree

16,222

7.5%

15,676

7.06%

Source: US Census Bureau American Community Survey, and UF Bureau of Economic and Business Research
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School Enrollment

School Enrollment

2010

2015

Total

%

Total

%

Population 3 years and over enrolled in school

65,015

62,692

Nursery school, preschool

4,870

7.5%

3,684

5.88%

Kindergarten

4,888

7.5%

3,650

5.82%

Elementary school (grades 1-8)

27,365

42.1%

28,604

45.63%

High school (grades 9-12)

14,216

21.9%

14,712

23.47%

College or graduate school

13,676

21.0%

12,042

19.21%

Souce: Florida Department of Education
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